Chapter 1087: 1087
Chu Li felt like a stalk of grass trapped in a flash flood that was pummeled by the torrent from all sides . Although it shook violently, it did not break .
As his vision grew weaker, his determination became stronger . It seemed like the Omniscient Mirror had polished itself as it was now brighter, more efficient and more pristine . With that, his inner state became clearer .
The stream of cool air emanating from the Heavenly Demonic Stone on his chest grew increasingly thicker . Like the Heavenly Demonic Orb, his mind gained the ability to devour the cool air and his mind’s void turned stronger than ever .
When Chu Li was in the Inner Mausoleum and gradually approached the Enlightened Master’s golden body, his cultivation level and inner strength did not double in strength . Instead, his soul became so tough that he made a huge breakthrough .
The giant Buddha and the Heavenly Demon also became clearer . Their features were now much more defined and the lines on their skin were so distinct, it was as if both figures had come to life .
On top of that, as his body toughened, his Heavenly Demon Body and Divine Light Body showed a significant improvement .
With each step he took, Chu Li gained immense strength and massive changes appeared .
When he lifted a foot to attempt to step over the threshold, he had almost crushed by it as the surge of oppressive energy was at its peak . Although everything turned dark before Chu Li’s eyes, he would not retreat without making one successful step .
After some time, his foot finally stepped over the threshold . Then, he brought up the other foot . The pressure around him lessened and he stood still .
There were already four elderly men sitting in Chong Wen Hall . They regarded him with surprise for they had never expected him to be able to enter the place .
Crossing the threshold was the hardest stage and those with a very low cultivation level would face challenges in doing so . If one could cross the threshold, he would only remain still inside the hall but he would not be able to get close to the Enlightened Master’s golden body . This was the magical doing of the formation .
Xu Zhenshan nodded with satisfaction . In fact, he did not imagine that Chu Li would make such progress but Chu Li did have infinite potential, and such a person was a genius among geniuses .
Chu Li looked at the inextinguishable golden body in Chong Wen Hall .
There was a large desk situated on the nine-step staircase in the middle of the hall . A middle-aged man was seated on the armchair at the desk . He was handsome and his thin beard fluttered in the wind . His eyelids were partially shut as if he was deep in thought .
The man’s skin was supple and radiant like a white jade . He gave off an imposing aura which made people around him nervous .
Chu Li moved forward without stopping, taking small steps every few minutes . Although his progress was slow, he did not stop . Fifteen feet, fourteen feet, thirteen feet… until he was five feet away .
He was covered in sweat as if he had sparred with someone else . His eyes were partially closed and it was hard to read his expression . When he looked like he was about to lose his balance, he did not fall but remained tenacious . The four elders who observed him could only sigh in admiration .
Not only did Xiao Lu possess incredible potential, but he was also iron-willed . Young people these days were remarkable .
In the seven days that followed, Chu Li visited Chong Wen Hall daily .
He approached the inextinguishable golden body by taking slow steps until finally, he was one foot away from the golden body . This was the same distance that Xu Zhenshan had managed to achieve . However, Chu Li was incapable of taking more steps .
This final foot was like a moat that prevented him from moving any further .
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The last piece of Heavenly Demonic Stone hung in front of his chest .
These days, he would cut the Heavenly Demonic Stone Pillow into several pieces and wore each piece on his neck . One Heavenly Demonic Stone would be used each day and every one of those Heavenly Demonic Stone pieces had turned white .
At this point, his senses had heightened, and he could clearly feel the presence of the giant Buddha and the Heavenly Demon in his mind’s void . It was as if he was on one with both the Heavenly Demon and the giant Buddha, chanting mantras in the void .
The void in his mind became larger and boundless .
Then, the giant Buddha and the Heavenly Demon started to chant mantras at a slower pace, which is akin to the speed used when one is talking . However, every lotus that popped out with each word was particularly clear and gave out a bright shimmer . When the lotuses melted into his body, Chu Li could sense that his body had increased in strength .
Slowly but surely, Chu Li’s mastery of the Heavenly Demonic Power became similar to that of Fu Qingya . The Heavenly Demonic Orb transformed into a Heavenly Demonic Field which covered everything situated ten feet from Chu Li; he could do whatever he wanted within this area .
Despite ignoring the Divine Light Body, his mastery of it had improved greatly as well .
Although the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture circulated faster than ever, it did not undergo any innate changes . Instead, a deeper understanding of it was required . This was because Chu Li had focused his attention on the Heavenly Demonic Power and neglected the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture .
Among the four scriptures, the MahVairocana’s Immobility Scripture was the one that had witnessed the greatest improvement . The halo behind the giant Buddha’s head now glowed brilliantly, and it was powerful enough to render formations and artifacts that suppressed divine powers useless .
As his soul grew in might, he predicted that the scope of the Omniscient Mirror and the Life and Death Scripture would expand up to a hundred miles .
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As the last stream of cool air seeped into his mind, the Heavenly Demonic Stone had been fully consumed . The distance of one foot was like an impenetrable barrier and he could do nothing to break it .
He lifted a foot with all of his might but he could not bring it down as the forceful surge of energy was pushing incessantly against him . Although he struggled, he had managed to put his foot down . Suddenly, a cracking sound resounded from his body and blood streamed from his eyes, nostrils, and mouth . He looked horrifying .
Xu Zhenshan, who was standing opposite him, shook his head in regret .
Xu Zhenshan had been stuck at this stage for five years and he had not advanced forward . However, he was not in a hurry . Five hundred years had passed so five years did not mean anything to him . Only when he thought that he was ready did he pass the final stage .
When approaching the Enlightened Master’s golden body, it was very important to understand the miracles of the Enlightened Master instead of focusing on one’s might . Furthermore, one had to be slow and steady instead of rushing it all .
Lu Xuzhou’s cultivation level was not as high as Xu Zhenshan’s, but the former’s soul was strong and powerful . This was a unique advantage . If both of them had gotten into a fight, Xu Zhenshan could defeat Lu Xuzhou easily, but when it came to withstanding the Enlightened Master’s powerful aura, Lu Xuzhou was at an advantage .
Still, no matter how powerful Lu Xuzhou was, his method of rushing things was a waste of precious resources . Each step a person took would make him learn something new . He had to fully comprehend this given knowledge before he could slowly take the next step and learn something else .
For hundreds of years, Xu Zhenshan had taken small steps to get close to the Enlightened Master’s golden body and he could almost touch the Enlightened Master’s threshold . He was extremely close .
On the contrary, although Lu Xuzhou had arrived in front of the Enlightened Master, he lacked the time to comprehend the knowledge gained . It would be difficult for him to absorb the knowledge when he repeated the whole process, which hinted at the downfall of the Enlightened Master’s path . It was very unfortunate .
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Everybody in the hall might not be as strong as Lu Xuzhou and they would not be able to rush things like him . Even if they did intend to rush things, they would have arrived before the Enlightened Master’s golden body . However, they had chosen not to do so and preferred to take matters slowly, for they feared that they would comprehend less if they tried to hasten things .
Lu Xuzhou took the extreme path, but he would not listen despite being advised . Everyone had his or her own destiny and it could not be changed by force . One could only say that he was not destined to come into contact with the Enlightened Master .
“Brrmmm!” Suddenly, Chu Li made a mudra with both hands and blurted out a word . With that, an invisible force seemed to have dissolved before him .
Chu Li took one big step forward and stood still .
“Phssh!” Chu Li made another mudra and took one more step . The Enlightened Master’s golden body was within his arm’s reach .
He slowly stretched out his arm .
“No!” Xu Zhenshan screamed . His voice was thunderous .
The other three elders stared at Chu Li with wide eyes as they watched him touch the golden body’s smooth palm .
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